Man charged with raping a disabled person

FRANCISTOWN: A 25-year-old man appeared before a magistrate court on Thursday to answer a charge of rape.

Bose Nteseng from Kutamogoree was arraigned before Magistrate Dumisani Bagopi on Thursday on allegations that he raped a disabled person.  Constable Oteng Selalame of Dukwi Police Station told the court that the accused allegedly committed the crime on August 9, 2012 at Kutamogoree. The accused appeared in person and pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Bagopi granted him bail on condition that he pays P200 cash and provides two sureties worth P200 each.The accused was also ordered not to interfere with state witnesses while on bail.  "The accused should also report to Kutamogoree Customary Court every Monday during working hours and he should ensure the court attendance whenever required," Bagopi said.

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